Yvonne Beth Rasmussen

Yvonne Beth Furrow Rasmussen, 59, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 29, 2023 in Provo, Utah. She was born on August 29, 1964 in Jackson, Michigan. She was Married to Rees Gary Rasmussen on December 2, 1991. As a child, Yvonne was raised going back and forth between Michigan and Florida. She moved to Utah at the age of 15. She overcame many obstacles and graduated high school. She got married, had her first two daughters Danielle and Dana. She then became a single mom with two toddlers and worked hard to move forward in life. She later met her husband Rees, re-married, welcomed his three children from a previous marriage and had her two sons, Joe and James. Rees and Yvonne dedicated their lives to not only raising their own four children but took in over 27 foster and youth corrections boys spanning over many years, teaching them the drywall trade and life skills. Yvonne was an active member in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She held many callings and was very loved by her ward. Rees and Yvonne were sealed to each other and their children for all time and eternity in the Timpanogos, Utah Temple on June 2, 2001 Over the years she served her church, community and family tirelessly. Whether it was volunteering as a Victims Advocate for the Orem City Police department helping women in domestic violence situations, being a safe haven for all the neighborhood kids and friends of her children, raising foster and youth corrections boys, mentoring the many foreign exchange students, working with Rees in their drywall business or helping her children overcome their own struggles, Yvonne was someone we knew would always be there, willing to help with open arms. In the most recent years, Yvonne worked for Sew Sweet Minky. She loved making blankets for her job and for her hobby. She loved making and handing them out to everyone she knew. She worked hard over the years to help raise her grandkids, loved being a grandma and was very loved by all her children and grandchildren. Yvonne was loved by all who knew her. There is no doubt of the impact she made in the lives of her family, ward and community. She is and will be greatly missed. Survived by her husband Rees Rasmussen. Her Children Danielle Eggen, Dana Geake, Joe (Celi) Rasmussen, James (Layna) Rasmussen and Julie (Thomas) Payne and Lyndsey (Andrew) Hackford. Her Grandchildren, Preston, Bailey, Jaedon, Olivia, Jaxson, Ellie, Christopher, Rose, Kaylee, Kutler and Skyler. Her sister Pat Gagliano along with many other “children” and “grandchildren” as Yvonne was known as mother and grandmother to many. Preceeded in death by her sister Valerie, her brother Dicky, mother in-law Carolena Rasmussen, father in-law Gary Rasmussen and both of her own parents Benjamin Smith and Betty Jean Creary. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, October 5th at 11:00 AM at the Orem 6th Ward, 365 S 900 E, Orem, Utah. The Viewing will be prior to the services, from 9:00am to 10:30am at the same place. Burial will be at the Orem City Cemetery. We want to thank all the doctors and nurses at Utah Valley Hospital who were a part of Yvonnes cancer treatment and fight. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com

Yvonne Beth Rasmussen

August 29, 1964 - September 29, 2023